Care Partner / Memory Care

Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity andrespect at all times.

Essential Functions:

Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.

Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.

Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.

Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from dining room

Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation

Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetitesand physical abilities to eat and drink

Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families

Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy

Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique in all resident care to prevent spread of disease and infections

Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policy and procedure

Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines

Responds to resident emergencies and answers signal lights promptly

Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly

Maintains safe and sanitary work stations and equipment

Works assigned schedule

Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts

Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily

Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended

The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents

Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant

leadership

Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy

Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able

Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent

Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation

All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environmentfor all community residents.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

Must have a high school education

Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certificationas C.N.A.

1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred

Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

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